Another flag still in reach with Gold Coast Suns, says Gary Ablett

While the immediate enjoyment from winning a premiership is one of football's greatest feelings, tasting the ultimate success also provides a long-term bond many say is as equally priceless.

As he prepares for his fourth season with the Gold Coast Suns, Gary Ablett is desperate to enjoy the same link with his Suns teammates as he has with former Geelong teammates he twice enjoyed flags with.

''I want to win another premiership, I really do. Obviously, I was lucky enough to win a couple down at Geelong,'' he said.

''It was a pretty special feeling, there is no doubt about that. It's something that I want to do with the Gold Coast boys. They are all great kids. They work very hard.''

The emerging talent on the Suns list is undeniable. Last year's Rising Star award winner Jaegar O'Meara, Dion Prestia, Harley Bennell and David Swallow can still improve, while the impending debut of teenager Jack Martin, has created great hype.

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Along with a rejuvenated Michael Rischitelli, the Suns have plenty of run.

''Obviously, he [Martin] is a very talented kid. He obviously played some fantastic footy throughout the pre-season games,'' Ablett said. ''There are big expectations on him externally but internally we just expect him to play his role.''

The Suns will also hope big forwards Tom Lynch, Sam Day and Charlie Dixon can have an impact, and help lock the ball inside the attacking 50 and alleviate what has been a problem area.

Ablett said his younger teammates were now capable of completing the necessary pre-season training to acquire the physicality required to push for the top eight.

''We have stepped up pre-season 10 or 15 per cent workload-wise and the boys' bodies have been able to handle it. We are very happy where we are at,'' he said.